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I have another doubt regarding proof of funding document. In the application it is asked to provide a bank statement showing a balance which will suffice atleast for the first year's expenses. Is it required at the time of applying or is it ok to upload after admission is granted?

I have another doubt regarding proof of funding document. In the application it is asked to provide a bank statement showing a balance which will suffice atleast for the first year's expenses. Is it required at the time of applying or is it ok to upload after admission is granted?

Thanks in advance for your reply.

Regards,Sridhar

In my old life, i used to be an international student here in America, so i'm familiar with that process. In order for the I-20 to be processed (a document you will take to the US embassy and get your sweet F1 visa), the university of illinois is required to prove that you are able to sustain yourself once you arrive in the US. The proof is required by the SEVIS people, part of the US customs, they are the ones who issue the 1-20 to the university, which then issues it to you.

The point is that proof of finances is one of the last parts you need to do, after you have been admitted. The schools you are applying to, shouldn't ask you for proof of finances at this stage. Even if they ask for it, they will still review your application without it. This is because, your burden of proof might change after you get admitted, say with a huge scholarship etc. _________________

"We are the Borg. We will assimilate this MBA program. Resistance is futile!"

I have another doubt regarding proof of funding document. In the application it is asked to provide a bank statement showing a balance which will suffice atleast for the first year's expenses. Is it required at the time of applying or is it ok to upload after admission is granted?

Thanks in advance for your reply.

Regards,Sridhar

In my old life, i used to be an international student here in America, so i'm familiar with that process. In order for the I-20 to be processed (a document you will take to the US embassy and get your sweet F1 visa), the university of illinois is required to prove that you are able to sustain yourself once you arrive in the US. The proof is required by the SEVIS people, part of the US customs, they are the ones who issue the 1-20 to the university, which then issues it to you.

The point is that proof of finances is one of the last parts you need to do, after you have been admitted. The schools you are applying to, shouldn't ask you for proof of finances at this stage. Even if they ask for it, they will still review your application without it. This is because, your burden of proof might change after you get admitted, say with a huge scholarship etc.

Thank you very much for your answer. My doubt arises because they have the option to upload the proof of funding document in the online application. If we dont upload it now, will we have a chance to upload the document at a later date?

My doubt is similiar to sridhar's here. I'm planning to fund the MBA via a loan, and obviously I cannot show that amount in a bank statement right now. So, what can I do about this right now? Do I simply not upload the i20 documents?

My doubt is similiar to sridhar's here. I'm planning to fund the MBA via a loan, and obviously I cannot show that amount in a bank statement right now. So, what can I do about this right now? Do I simply not upload the i20 documents?

- You can upload a draft/summary of your proof of financial status, together with the application.

- The proof of finances, the final stuff, required at the point of visa issuance, by the immigration officer at the embassy.

In my old life, i submitted a draft/summary of my finances with my application. After admission, the school sent me an I-20 form, a letter of support, and my financial award document. The letter of support (addressed directly to the visa officer at the US embassy in my old country), stated that 'our college, great, endowment $1b, etc...that, the financial award given to the student will be available/guaranteed for the duration of study. The 'proof' of finances that i had submitted with the application was thrown in the trash!

- The proof of finances that u upload with the application, irrelevant. The proof of finances you take to the US embassy in your country to get your sweet FI 'non-immigrant' student visa, BIG deal. _________________

"We are the Borg. We will assimilate this MBA program. Resistance is futile!"

Greetings from UIUC College of Business - Illinois MBA!Am a first year student at the Illinois MBA program and am glad to see applicants on a single platform applying or interested in Illinois MBA fostering fruitful discussions. Remember the Round 1 deadline is Nov 3. Hope your applications are coming along well. Feel free to post any queries you might have regarding applications. Good Luck and God Speed !

Now the wait starts. If anybody could give us tips for the skype interview (since I am an international applicant), it would be great.

Regards,Sridhar

Hi Sridhar,

UIUC offers skype interview and in-person interview with its B-school representative. In India, Mumbai, Delhi and I guess Chennai and Banglore are the locations where the school representative is on a one day long visit each.

If you opt for skype interview, I have heard that the interview is conducted in 2 sessions. Once you are done with general interview where you talk about yourself, your goals, ambitions, why Illinois etc, a second interview invite is sent wherein you are asked to solve a case.

Now the wait starts. If anybody could give us tips for the skype interview (since I am an international applicant), it would be great.

Regards,Sridhar

Hi Sridhar,

UIUC offers skype interview and in-person interview with its B-school representative. In India, Mumbai, Delhi and I guess Chennai and Banglore are the locations where the school representative is on a one day long visit each.

If you opt for skype interview, I have heard that the interview is conducted in 2 sessions. Once you are done with general interview where you talk about yourself, your goals, ambitions, why Illinois etc, a second interview invite is sent wherein you are asked to solve a case.

I hope this helps.

Best Regards,Aditya

Point of correction: I attended the interview tips presentation on Tuesday, Nov 5. The admission officer said the 'case interview' part has been suspended this year. So, do not worry about solving a case related question during the interview. _________________

"We are the Borg. We will assimilate this MBA program. Resistance is futile!"

Now the wait starts. If anybody could give us tips for the skype interview (since I am an international applicant), it would be great.

Regards,Sridhar

Hi Sridhar,

UIUC offers skype interview and in-person interview with its B-school representative. In India, Mumbai, Delhi and I guess Chennai and Banglore are the locations where the school representative is on a one day long visit each.

If you opt for skype interview, I have heard that the interview is conducted in 2 sessions. Once you are done with general interview where you talk about yourself, your goals, ambitions, why Illinois etc, a second interview invite is sent wherein you are asked to solve a case.

I hope this helps.

Best Regards,Aditya

Point of correction: I attended the interview tips presentation on Tuesday, Nov 5. The admission officer said the 'case interview' part has been suspended this year. So, do not worry about solving a case related question during the interview.

Thanks for sharing the good news! But the case interview is interesting.

Point of correction: I attended the interview tips presentation on Tuesday, Nov 5. The admission officer said the 'case interview' part has been suspended this year. So, do not worry about solving a case related question during the interview.

Thanks for sharing the good news! But the case interview is interesting.

I just wanted to point out... If you are from India, turn in your application, now! If you are lucky, they might consider you for R1. Why? The adcom said that all seats for applicants from India were filled in R1 and that if you are planning on applying R2 this application cycle, you have to ask the adcom first, to see if there are still seats left. _________________

"We are the Borg. We will assimilate this MBA program. Resistance is futile!"

As correctly pointed out by some of you, Illinois MBA encourages Indian applicants to apply early (by R1) to secure a good chance of admission with a hefty scholarship. But make sure if any part of your application still needs refinement, it is better to wait till R2 to present a strong application than turn in a weak one. For people who have submitted in R1- Good luck for interviews.

Importantly, Mark Lockwood, Director, Admissions is traveling to India from Nov 18 through Nov 25. Make sure you reach out to him as he is especially there to provide you first-hand info about the Illinois MBA program. This would be a great networking opportunity.

As correctly pointed out by some of you, Illinois MBA encourages Indian applicants to apply early (by R1) to secure a good chance of admission with a hefty scholarship. But make sure if any part of your application still needs refinement, it is better to wait till R2 to present a strong application than turn in a weak one. For people who have submitted in R1- Good luck for interviews.

Importantly, Mark Lockwood, Director, Admissions is traveling to India from Nov 18 through Nov 25. Make sure you reach out to him as he is especially there to provide you first-hand info about the Illinois MBA program. This would be a great networking opportunity.

Best,DJ

Thanks for the infor djrox007. Do you know which cities he is travelling to and how to contact him?